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Donald Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell as he’s named Time’s Person of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump used his image as a successful New York businessman to become a celebrity, a reality television star and eventually the president. Now he will get to revel in one of the most visible symbols of success in the city when he rings the opening bell of the New York…
FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at the end of Biden’s term in January
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers Wednesday he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job.Wray said at a town hall meeting that…
Judge rejects sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion in dispute over bankruptcy auction
By DAVE COLLINS Associated PressA federal judge on Tuesday night rejected the auction sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion satirical news outlet, criticizing the bidding process as flawed and the amount of money that families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary shooting stood to receive.The Onion had been named the winning bidder on…
Hempstead Woman Charged with Practicing Unlicensed Dentistry Out of Apartment Kitchen
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Hempstead woman was charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry from the kitchen of her one-bedroom apartment. Gladys Serrano, 70, was arraigned today before Judge Charles G. McQuair on one count of Unauthorized Practice of a Profession (an E felony). She pleaded not guilty…
Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while being led into court Tuesday as new details emerged about his possible motivation behind the ambush.In his first public words since a five-day search ended with his arrest at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, Luigi Nicholas Mangione emerged from…
Juan Soto’s $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history
By The Associated Press Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract Sunday night, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the agreement hadn’t been announced and was subject to the completion of a successful physical.It’s…
Jets’ postseason drought extends to NFL-high 14 straight seasons with a loss to Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The ugly pattern that has defined the New York Jets’ disappointing season showed up again Sunday.And now their playoff hopes are officially over.The Jets squandered a fourth-quarter lead for the fifth time and they lost 32-26 in overtime to the Miami Dolphins, extending their postseason drought to 14 straight years…
Levittown woman awarded $2M in lawsuit against Nassau Police Department
Donna Cipley of Levittown was awarded $2M in lawsuit against Nassau Police Department.Cipley faced allegations of hitting a detective with a door and injuring his hand in 2019. Those charges have since been dropped..Her lawsuit claimed that she was falsely arrested and sought damages. A jury ruled in her favor on Friday.
Jury will consider lesser charge in NYC subway chokehold case, judge dismisses manslaughter charge
NEW YORK (AP) — The judge overseeing the trial of a man accused of using a deadly chokehold on an unruly New York subway passenger dismissed the top charge in the case on Friday at prosecutors’ request, allowing jurors to consider a lesser count after they deadlocked on whether Daniel Penny was guilty of manslaughter.Judge…
Garden City files lawsuit over casino
The Village of Garden City has filed a lawsuit over plans to build a resort and casino at the Nassau Coliseum.The suit asks the Nassau State Supreme Court to void the 42-year lease agreement for the Coliseum between the county and Las Vegas Sands, claiming lawmakers violated state rules by not taking a hard enough…
Father of victim in NYC subway chokehold case sues defendant Daniel Penny
NEW YORK (AP) — The father of the victim at the center of the fatal New York City subway chokehold trial has sued the defendant as a Manhattan jury continued to deliberate the case Thursday.Jordan Neely ‘s father, Andre Zachary, filed the suit Wednesday against Marine veteran Daniel Penny in New York Supreme Court.He accuses…
Police release new photos as they search for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
NEW YORK (AP) — The masked gunman who stalked and killed the leader of one of the largest U.S. health insurance companies outside a Manhattan hotel used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” two law enforcement officials said Thursday.The words were written in permanent marker, according to one of the officials, who…